Greetings, mighty Lords!
I'm sure everyone has now gained a basic understanding of the new season after the previous season's preview of "All Trades' Contention". Today, we'll give you detailed info about Force strategies, map adjustments and the Trader feature this season.
Five Great Strategies; Each with Its Own Strengths
In ancient times, Zhuge Liang devised the Eight Formations, veiled and inscrutable, capable of withstanding tens of thousands of elite troops; Deng Ai excavated canals, accumulated provisions, and cultivated barren lands, bringing prosperity to both the military and the people; Gao Shun led the Assault Battalion, invincible and unbeatable; Hao Zhao fortified cities to resist enemies, staunchly defending Chencang with a thousand troops against ten thousand foes; Hua Tuo possessed miraculous healing hands, using his talents to rejuvenate and heal, saving countless people. All of these capable figures, each with their own strengths, were able to establish peace and security in their region. This season, you can choose one among the five great strategies for your Force: Wisdom, Farming and Sericulture, Military Affairs, Earthwork, and Medical Matters. Each Force Strategy has unique policy effects. Some of the policy effects are as follows:
|
Strategy |
Policy Name |
Policy Effect |
|
Wisdom |
Erudition |
All troops within the force gain EXP, which is increased when fighting against system garrisons |
|
Farming and Sericulture |
Military Assart Camp II |
You can construct Military Assart Camp II on Lv.3-Lv.6 Resource Land. After construction, the land will gain a resource yield increase corresponding to its Land Level +1 |
|
Military Affairs |
Skilled Warlord |
Reduces Troop Draft Time in the force |
|
Earthwork |
Finely |
You can change the Resource Land's resource type to another type of your choice. Additionally, the resource consumption for constructing Facilities inside the City is reduced |
|
Medical Matters |
Vigorous |
Increases hourly recovery amount of Reservists in the Main City and raises the Reservist Cap |
Gao Shun led a thousand troops, all finely trained with well-maintained armor, breaking through every attack without fail, and earned the title, "Formation Breaker". Deng Ai advised the creation of Military Tillage Camps to stockpile military provisions; stabilizing the situation in the southeast, and taking advantage of Wu without concern for military supplies. Different strategic targets create distinctive troop types, each capable of facing a hundred foes alone and leaving its mark in history. Likewise, different force strategies naturally result in the production of uniquely distinct arms. Arms can convert troops into corresponding troop types. The specific correspondence between force strategies and arms is as follows:
|
Force Strategy |
Arm Yield |
Troop Type Features |
|
Wisdom |
Crouching Legion - Cavalry |
It is good at deploy troops with ingenious schemes, enhancing Strategic Damage |
|
Farming and Sericulture |
Cultivating Battalion - Archer |
Soldiers of Military Tillage are capable of farming and fighting, with unique Stratagems and tactical value |
|
Military Affairs |
Assault Battalion - Infantry |
Refining and neat, it defeats every enemy attacked, enhancing Attack Damage |
|
Earthwork |
Fortified Legion - Infantry |
It is good at building fortifications and puts up an aggressive resistance, enhancing troops' defense |
|
Medical Matters |
Wondrous Army - Archer |
It serves as a military medical officer in order to help the people, enhancing healing and recovery effect |
Different Arms and Troop Types will provide you with a unique management and tactical experience in this season, my Lords. It requires your strategic planing to give play to the maximum strength of the Troop Types, my Lords.
At the same time, various development strategies will not only differ in management strategies and unique arms, but also exhibit distinct battlefield cooperation capabilities. Details will be introduced to all Lords in upcoming previews.
All-Pervasive; Compete for Balance
When I gain the advantage, they also benefit. It's a competition for territory.
—Sun Tzu's Art of War - The Nine Situations
Since ancient times, there have been strategic locations like Hulao Pass and Hangu Pass, known as "places of strategic importance." Victorious forces can control vital chokepoints in these areas. This season, we will introduce the "Contest Area", located between multiple resource states and the initial starting state. It is connected to neighboring states, and is also a crucial passage through the states of Yong, Yan, and Yu. Also, the resource yield of the land in the Contest Area will become more fertile, and only cities in the Contest Area and Resource States will provide Occupation Values related to Season Tally.
In addition, to allow all Lords to develop their forces in the starting place without fear of attacks and disturbances from other starting states, the Contest Area has been introduced. Within the Contest Area, Lords can fight without worrying about threats. This season, after a force is conquered by others, that force cannot March from its territories located within the starting state. Additionally, when attacking territories or buildings within the starting state, if the Main City is not within that state, the Siege Value of the troops will be significantly reduced.
The Contest Area connects vital resource areas, and gaining control of it can yield abundant resources. However, its strategic importance will undoubtedly attract competition from all sides. In addition, being far from the Contest Area allows for the accumulation of strength. Lords may keep a low profile and strike at the right moment. However, there is also the risk of having insufficient military supplies. Deciding whether to dispatch troops to balance the power among states or to keep a low profile first and then expand will undoubtedly become a crucial strategic choice for all forces.
World Trading Firm; Connecting the World
The term "trader" refers to one who considers distances, evaluates profits and losses, and trades goods everywhere.
—Baihu General Sense - The Traders
In "Historical Records - Biography of Guan and Yan", it is mentioned that "With the circulation of goods and accumulation of wealth, a country can strengthen its military." This shows that with the circulation and exchange of goods, it becomes easier to accumulate wealth and build a strong military. This season, the Wandering Trader will visit you with local specialties from various regions every day. My Lord, you can use Wuzhu Coins obtained during the season to purchase products such as Hero Features, Martial Strategies, and various types of special arms for development strategies from Traders, to supplement the city's needs.
Traders will also gather goods from various places to sell the "Fish-Dragon Chest" far and wide. Within the chest will be a certain type of product, the quantity of which is uncertain. As the saying goes, "The dragon can be large or small, able to rise or hide; when large, it can blow clouds and spit mist; when small, it can hide and conceal its form." Only when the chest is opened will it be revealed whether it contains a fish or a dragon. Take risks for greater gains—unexpected surprises are abound.
The Thirteen States are vast and boundless, and are often frequented by various extraordinary figures. Every day, chatting with the Wandering Trader also offers the opportunity to obtain clues about the Mysterious Old Man. Following these clues will lead to a unique encounter. Whether to seek out extraordinary figures for opportunities, or to focus on steady self-development is up to you to decide, my Lord!
All five great strategies have their strengths, and any choice can lead to the ability to compete for supremacy! How will different development strategy choices bring about strategic changes to a Lord's force? How will the special arms produced by each strategy affect a Lord's team match and battles? What new strategic planning will the introduction of the Contest Area bring?
Stay tuned for more previews regarding the season of "All Trades' Contention".
There is no other land than the king's land; within INFINITE BORDERS, all are subjects of the king.
A ruler of all families lives up to the times!
(Actual in-game content subject to further updates)
INFINITE BORDERS Project Team
